United Airlines has suspended one of its pilots after disturbing comments he reportedly posted on social media on October 7 calling Hamas terrorists “brave people” resurfaced online.
Ibrahim R. Mossallam allegedly hailed the Hamas terror attack on Israel, which killed 1,200 people and took about 240 hostages – including elderly Holocaust survivors – as an act of “resistance from brave people who have endured decades of occupation.” according to the account. Stop Antisemitism on X.
Mossallam also allegedly wrote that “the mass media is heavily politicized and skewed to present a non-occupying Palestinian narrative,” and went on to say that the October 7 attack, which saw a baby burned alive, was not “unprovoked.”
The United Airlines pilot allegedly urged the public to “broaden their media literacy,” and do their “due diligence” when it comes to judging the terrorist acts of Hamas.
United Airlines confirmed that Mossallam has been suspended from flying with the company.
“This pilot has been removed from service, with pay, while we look into this matter,” a spokesperson told The Post Monday.
United Airlines pilot Ibrahim R. Mossallam has been suspended after allegedly praising Hamas terrorists as “brave people”.
Social media users slammed United and Mossallam for his allegedly antisemitic comments.
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“How can Jewish passengers feel safe with this man flying their plane?” the Stop Antisemitism account asks.
“I will not take another United flight until this pilot is fired!” writes X user Mor Hogeg.
A man who called the number for Mossallam directed questions to CAIR, the Council on American Islamic Relations.
He sits on the organization’s board of directors, according to the Daily Mail.
CAIR did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Mossallam is not the first pilot to find himself suspended after allegedly posting antisemitic remarks to social media: Air Canada put First Officer Mostafa Ezzo on the no-fly list after he wrote, “F–k you Israel. Burn in hell” on Instagram.
Mossallam is also on CAIR’s board of directors, according to the Daily Mail. Facebook/@Muslimamericansocietyofnewyork According to CAIR’s website, Mossallam serves on its board of directors. LIQUID
Others found themselves in professional hot water for antisemitic displays: NYC public defender Victoria Ruiz was forced to resign after she was caught tearing down posters of hostages held by Hamas.
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